Shaders can elevate Minecraft's visuals to an entirely different level compared to the standard graphics. They do this by making significant changes to the way that lighting operates in-game.

One of the most commonly used mods for Minecraft is Optifine, and they have released a new update for the mod, Optifine 1.18.2.

Complementary shaders for Minecraft 1.18.2: Installation guide Complementary shaders may sound like they're free with the game, like complimentary breadsticks at a restaurant.